Trusting God in the Dark

www.truthforlife.org || By: Alistair Begg - Everyone experiences disappointment or sadness to some degree. In Psalm 13, David demonstrated what it means to trust God in tough times. Feeling forgotten, forsaken, sorrowful, and subdued, David cried out for God’s consideration and illumination. As he prayed, his perspective changed, and he was able to rejoice-even though his circumstances remained the same. Alistair Begg teaches that when we face difficult times, we must resist self-pity, trusting that God knows what’s best for us and can use even our hard experiences for good.

[@buffalohump2569]

Having been paralyzed for close to four (4) years now, I struggle quite a bit and many tears have flowed...I have never been closer to the Father than I have been these last few years..I trust his reasoning and if my condition benefits another person in anyway...So be it...My children certainly don't take as many things for granted and I tell them that if the Son of God can endure a whipping and nailing to the Cross for me, then I can handle anything He asks of me...Great sermon as always, Pastor Begg.

[@davidewing7252]

Prayers and blessings to you.

[@bereniceacosta7870]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Please look for Joni Erikson Tada. I think I spelled Erikson wrong. She has been paralyzed most of her adult life. She is a wonderful Christian lady and has all sorts of help and camps and support to offer. Just search her name on youtube. She has been on other ministries as a guest. She sings like an angel. And she is honest about the good and the bad. I think she will bless you.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Look also for Joni and Friends. Her name is pronounced like Johnny

[@buffalohump2569]

@@RepentfollowJesus Thanks

[@stevemeyers4898]

If you are watching this sermon today, may you be blessed by it.

[@kmiller233]

I have been in the slough of dispondency Now I am nearly paralyzed KM I’m not angry with god. But I’m saddened by my experience with the shallowness of the church, but I don’t know the death of pain that others experience So I lay in bed all day - now about 10 days. No hope. Interest in nearly nothing

[@CP-qy1iq]

One of the few pastors who make you fall in love all over again with the Word of God 🙏

[@aaroncohenour559]

It’s the accent!!😌

[@debbievilleneuve9799]

His common sense on the matters remind me of the apostles Paul & John.

[@kennethbailey6634]

The key is,one of the few pastors. His dialect and tone is indeed convincing. You feel a sense of purpose and begin to comprehend all that God has to offer. There are some people who were born to do what they do,he is one if them.

[@kristaalesi6546]

Amen

[@carriejones985]

Yes❤

[@pattihawks353]

Amen! I was taken down with immune system Dysfunctions, in 1997. I was 47 yrs. old; still young and a healthcare worker. I had Christian background, in churches since a child, thought I was saved and, knew my life wasn’t right. This time began many years of pain, struggle and heartache. It also brought me back to my knees (not literal, as I couldn’t kneel anymore). Life is still hard for me, but each day I have assurance Christ is with me, I trust Him more and more! 🙏🧡🙏

[@annelappalainen6193]

Feeling so desperate before listening to this sermon, but oh, how these words ministered to my soul. When my heart is overwhelmed within me, lead me to a Rock that is higher than I. Thank you so very much, Pastor Alastair.

[@lisahowell4001]

Prayers for you in Jesus Name Amen 🙏💖 God bless you Grace be with you Always Amen 🙏💓🌹

[@katherinebell3190]

God never fails to hide me in the cleft of His Rock, Jesus,...He gives me rest.

[@sharonwatson4085]

I am here as well. This sermon spoke to me insurmoubtabke. I will also share it as I know others are walking this same journey. Thank you…your words I will reflect on and immediately put them in motion.

[@dawilliamsus]

You are not alone dear friend. Be encouraged knowing the Lord is with you even in those times when we cannot feel His presence. Bless you! 🙏🏻

[@user-jr2xi3lc3j]

Thank you pastor for making your Sermons so plain and concise! One can. Easily Connect! PRAISE GOD🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈

[@saraihopeful]

Shoutout to everyone who’s been going through a trial for YEARS and is trying to come to peace with a probable lifetime of struggle and anguish. May we stay focused on the glory that’s to come, when this life is properly seen for as short as it really was.

[@Arcanon10]

Amen. Well said.

[@ernestshipman411]

thanks... was in a major valley yesterday & a friend advised the same thing. glad you confirmed it

[@marianikolopoulos5901]

Thank you Alistair, i often go back to this sermon. We are always the appke of Godcs eye. God is always with US cuz LORD, prince of Peace and saviour promised to HIS followers. I live by God s promises during my trials and hardshios and count them as joy, the Earth tremblescat Godcs voice and all of creation obeys and show The Lords LOVE. Thank you, Pastor Begg from Vancouver, British Columbia 😊😊😊

[@johnteds4761]

“Roominating upon trouble is bitter work. There are certain things which are better to swallow than to chew.”

[@j.desoto5870]

Mr. Begg, I have been listening to you at least four days out of seven for more than a decade, now. I want you to know how glad I am that Jesus is using you. Thank you for your service in the spiritual war.

[@saddleridge4364]

Alistair Begg is absolutely my chosen pastor, even though it's only online and on the radio. No one speaks to the spirit and the heart with the words of God like he does. Thank you Alistair, for ALL that you do.

[@jimchumley6568]

Saddle Ridge Me too, I listen to him on AFR on 91.1FM in the winchester va area. He doesnt preach and teach a lukewarm message.

[@lovely_time1771]

Saddle Ridge me too and absolutely

[@terrimobley6067]

I concur. There are probably s lot of folks for whom lockdown is pretty much normal life This man has sick respect in his handilng of Gods Word

[@pegleg09able]

I wonder what it is about those Christian leaders from Scotland, who have such great insight into the spiritual...Peter Marshall, Eric Liddell and now Alistair Begg. I think they are truly gifted!

[@slparkhu]

God moves through many, and in ways that seem so personal; but it's to the praise and glory of His Son, and encouragement to each of us.

[@emergencyfloodservices759]

Please pray for my wife Adriana and I. She’s been wandering and turned from the Lord, running to sin as opposed to our Lord and Savior. I trust God will bring her back, heal our marriage, bring full restoration according to His enduring love and mercy. I wait upon the Lord expectantly! Please pray for her to return to the Lord and for our marriage in Jesus’ mighty name! That the demonic strongholds, demonic influences, shackles of sin be broken in Jesus name, according to His perfect timing. May He develop what’s necessary in me during this painful trial for His glory, for His purpose, for His plan! She says, “Let Him keep coming after me. I need that because I won’t go back to Him on my own”. I know the power of prayer and the God I serve. There is no mountain too big!! Thank you all, love you.

[@lisahowell4001]

Prayers for you and your wife in Jesus Name Amen 🙏💞🌹 God bless you both Grace be with you Always Amen 🙏💓 Jesus loves you very much 💝

[@emergencyfloodservices759]

@@lisahowell4001 Thank you sister, I appreciate your prayers. God bless you. The Lord has the final say!

[@danyi6119]

what happened? my ex did the same thing.

[@emergencyfloodservices759]

@@danyi6119 im sorry to hear you are going through the same painful situation. Just remember, the Lord is faithful brother and His promises always come yo pass (even if not in the timing you expect). Prayed consistently and now she has apologized and wants to reconcile things (even tho things are complicated). Now the Lord has given me the final say as to what I want to do moving forward. My situation isn’t so black and white, but God always gives us the victory. I’ll pray for you. Just be faithful and intentional with your prayer. Sometimes you’ll pray and see the situation get worse, but never tap out. His timing is perfect and the breakthrough eventually happens!

[@emergencyfloodservices759]

@@danyi6119 and the crazy thing about it…I literally prayed from a distance, no communication with her or any of her friends AND YET it appeared as though I was manipulating, controlling behind they scenes, causing chaos, confusion, disruption. In reality I stood back and prayed while God fought on my behalf. The Lord works on behalf of those who wait upon Him. 1000 may fall on your, 10,000 on your right hand….BUT it will NOT approach you. Remember who’s on your team brother and let Him work!

[@lt5771]

Today is august 23 2023. requesting prayers for my daughter to get custody or our niece who is foster care. we had her for 6 months and they relocated her due to something we did. She is 6. She was exposed to witchcraft, drugs, and verbal abuse. She loves church we introduced her to it. She made friends with everyone in class and would get ready and wake us up to get ready on Sundays. God has truly had his hand on her. I’m 55 and as I get older I can look back and see how God has moved thru my life. Now I’m watching and feeling it play out in front of me. This will be over by Jan 7 2024 by court order so we’re told. Add her to yoir prayer list please.

[@k.bradley4334]

This message has encouraged me in the darkest times. “Trust in the Lord and do not lean on your own understanding.”

[@karencahill4798]

“ …Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He Will make your path straight.” ( you left off the remaining part of that verse✝️) ❤

[@jimchumley6568]

There are not to many preachers I like listening to. To many water down the gospel. I love hearing and learning about the word of God, I cant get enough of it. I first heard Alistair Begg on AFR American Family Radio in the Winchester Va area on 91.1 FM.

[@ruthfreeman864]

you would also enjoy pastor Jack Hibbs, Cal very chapel chino hills

[@timothyjohnson9740]

What a wonderful message to those of us who are more "Eeyore" than "Winnie the Pooh"!

[@jobrotka]

I love eeyore and that's who I relate and empathize with my whole life! I totally get it!

[@deborahcollins1100]

This message preached by Allstair was absolutely perfect for me today with the state of mind I am currently in unfortunately.

[@txnetcop]

Many years ago in seminary one of my professors said "when you find yourself in the valley never make a major decision until God puts you back on the mountain top." Love this...

[@OldMovieRob]

That is wise guidance.

[@Anson7777]

I waited to buy a house and wish I would have bought in 2021 even though going through dark times ... Now in 2023 prices are up $100,000, so this advice depends upon the leading of the Holy Spirit

[@legend-uj2dp]

When I heard Alister teach, it makes me want to be a better Christian and walk with Christ with renewed zeal and passion. He has that affect on me every time!

[@chrissykeenum7350]

As I sit in the hospital with my very sick child, thank you Lord for this message of your great faithfulness and infinite grace.

[@lauramcaz]

God bless you and your child.

[@Imom4Him]

chrissy keenum 🙏🏽🙏🏽✝️

[@Iszabel18]

Good night, How is your child doing now? I pray that God blesses you and your family .

[@chrisanderson1093]

Chrissy Keenum, I pray all is well with your soul, in Yeshua's holy, holy, holy precious Name! Amen!

[@ibobalachi]

I dont know what to do. my momma is in bad shape.

[@unmaskingpurpose]

Thank you ❤ I'm grateful my algorithm knows to send me your sermons

[@CM-yg3lw]

I am so grateful to God for Pastor Alister Begg. His commitment to preaching the Bible, the clarity and simplicity with which he teaches the body of Christ! What an amazing work of Almighty God this is. Love from South Africa ❤️🇿🇦

[@lj291261]

I really like Alistair Begg. His messages are always founded on the Word of God. First time I heard him was during a Moody Bible Conference week in Chicago. May the Lord continue to bless his ministry!

[@MariaSantana-ul5wd]

Amen. I have sometimes gone into my car and screamed at the top of my lungs out of sheer frustration because of much spiritual warfare (& hoped that no one has heard me). The Lord always binds up my wounds. Psalm 33:4 The Lord is faithful in all he does.

[@walkbyHislight]

Amen Maria. The spiritual warfare has been very heavy over me lately. Amen He is faithful.

[@AnitaJoStella]

Delafe testimonials will help with spiritual attacks. Prayers for you 🙏

[@Bless-to1zf]

Pastor Begg allows me to enjoy the very life of the Word as he capture in his preaching the real life experiences of human being like himself...real, enjoyable and relevant! The Word actively changing my inner self!!!

[@koen166]

Lord to whom shall we go, you have the words of eternal life.

[@margrose5]

I’m in the depths of despair right now and not feeling God’s presence. It’s unbearable.

[@marianavarra3812]

I understand- I have been in the depths of grief for months and cannot feel any comfort. I have prayed/ I read scripture/ I fellowship to no avail. 5:56 5:58

[@friedamarie7013]

Thank God for His Word to help us from drowning.

[@sparrow6368]

True!

[@beachcomer1]

This message is just what I needed to hear, for I've been in this state of mind for years and was at a place of not wanting to pray, go to church or read the word. There was no hope, joy, just emptiness. Now after hearing your message and seeing what David and Hannah went through, and how in the end they trusted in God. I to will put my trust in, and look towards My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I'm so glad that the Lord woke me up this morning. I left my bible down in my car and was to lazy to go and get it. So I felt to go on the computer and read the bible, then when I turned it on your name came to mind. And when I got to your KZbin channel, this message was the first one I saw, and I believe the Lord had me listen to it. I was truly blessed by this message, you addressed every thing that I was going through. May God continue to bless you and your ministry. Thank you

[@meekthegreek1623]

Wonderful How the HS led you and directed you to a godly man who spoke the truth. Hope the HS equipped you to change and know the freedom you have in Christ. Hope your doing better, a year later.

[@olivemcintyre6161]

A very much needed message, praise God 🙏🙏

[@kemz1969]

How are you doing today

[@LilyBlessed24]

The same thing happened to me this morning, (not the part about my bible being in the car) waking up and finding this message. God is awesome. Is always finds a wake to speak directly to us if we’re listening. When I feel so low, alone, hopeless, He always always always reminds me of His love and strength. I’m so thankful. ❤🙏✝️ God bless each of you. You’re never alone. There is ALWAYS hope in Him.

[@carolyngraber4326]

Praise be to God for this glorious message through Pastor Begg.

[@livingforfree2]

How long ohhhh Lord. Praying for a difficult situation for 15 years......no change. How lonely you feel, defeated. It has kept me close to Jesus.

[@nicoleann0703]

Amen; I feel the same. Have been praying for a spouse for 17 years and God has not answered, but I trust His perfect plan.

[@user-wk3ls7vt9m]

@@nicoleann0703Yeah, God definitely led me to this video. He showed me Psalm 13 the other day, as well as Isaiah 55. It’s so hard to trust when you don’t see anything happening. But God’s track record is flawless and His timing just isn’t like ours

[@karencahill4798]

It’s difficult to ‘wait on the Lord.’ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will make your path straight.” He may have a different plan for your life. A hard pill to swallow. “Man makes a plan but Gods plan prevails.” Proverbs 16:9. 🙏🏼

[@angelawainman7020]

There is always treasure to be found in the darkness!

[@user-fq2ez2iu8n]

😢 I needed this message more than ever in my life right now. Thank you Alister and even more so thank you God!! I’m going to listen to this again and again until my darkness becomes light. In Jesus’ name I pray that I once again sing and rejoice. 🙏🏻

[@leslieladyhawke]

Profoundly simple. Thx for this message. I am living in the dark right now. Plz pray for me.

[@rebekahbrown4052]

Leslie Harris me too

[@jmiller6454]

Rebekah Brown 🙏

[@leslieladyhawke]

The Lord has brought me through some of the dark. Giving me strength and support. Amen!

[@brendasiebert234]

Thank You Thank You Sweet Jesus for giving your servant these words to encourage us as we walk this journey.

[@user-tq5fh4qr9h]

This message spoke well to my heart. Thank you, A. Briggs for such an insightful message. Praise the Holy Spirit for the comfort of assurance that I could run to Jesus, my Lord. He's a prayer away. From Victoria, BC Canada.

[@esbjames]

Faith comes from hearing and from hearing the word of God. Thankful to God for faithful preachers like Ps. Begg. This is just what I needed to hear. Praying God strengthens me to forge ahead, esp when I can’t see the light.

[@janebriffa6248]

Bring every thought to the obedience of Christ has been my weapon.then l get a hymn and start singing and my sadness is forgotten in the joy how good God is.the circumstances don't change but knowing God loves me l trust Him for He do it all things well

[@RayMyers-hj5zw]

Thank you truth for life & Pastor Begg

[@hollinaomi]

I'm hurting from having to leave a church and all the meanness given to me and my family because of it. So much loss. All at once. But the Lord holds me. This is my first time to see Alistair preach, I am praying for God's truth to be heard.

[@heidiheard6876]

I have been battling Congestive Heart Failure for a few years, and so many times I have felt lonely and abandoned, no healing in sight. This reminder of Psalm 13, is so helpful!

[@davidewing7252]

I too have your same heart congestion with other medical problems. I find strength when I turn on the radio and listen to this pastor who answsers so many questions from the Bible. Even looking up from the dark I find strength. Thank you

[@heidiheard6876]

@@davidewing7252 God be with you, David. I understand the battle, and I know that Jesus walks with me. It is a lonely road, and it helps to know others are traveling it alongside.

[@stephaniegauding2812]

God spoke to me through this word. I just happen to listen to it because my husband had it on. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I couldn’t have searched and found a better message for my situation. Thank you for always bringing truth and grace to my heart with your words and I’m thankful for the dark times in your life that enabled you to learn this great lesson of trusting God.

[@Craiglife777]

Back in the early 2000's Alistair gave a sermon that I heard on the radio about how much God loves and cares for us. It still brings tears to my eyes. That sermon changed my life.

[@MrFlightdude]

Any idea how I can find that sermon? I could use it.

[@henryworthington8261]

Thank you for this insight into depression and psalm 13. My husband died in June and there were enemies in the marriage who appeared to have won. I have felt so defeated and sorrowful for my husband. Your statements of the impact of depression and where to turn and how to not change the circumstances but the impact in the face of things. The only way to change one’s perspective is to face God and see his strong loving face and know that everything is sorted in Jesus. Jesus knew me when He died and one needs to let that sink in - an unprecedented fact. By the way, my 25yr old son listens to you probably daily as he delivers meat around the north of England and into Scotland. Thank you, you helped him to see his situation in life and his prospects as a Christian and accept that salvation. More power to your elbow, please Lord, and blessings to you and your family and to the great nation of the US. Kind regards, Catherine

[@jenniferbrooks87]

May God continue to comfort you. Your story really touched me. I will be praying for you and your son.💛

[@JundunYashua]

Jesus is the ONLY way. Don't be fooled by thinking you can outweigh your bad deeds with your good deeds. Don't be fooled by thinking you'll be reincarnated to something else. Don't be fooled with false prophets, who are inwardly ravenous wolves. The only way to the Father is thru the Son. Trust in Christ, put your hope in Him and Him alone. You cannot save yourselves, only He can save you. Turn from your sin and repent. May God have mercy on you.

[@TheWorld-xs8ly]

Thank you for the reminder. Please pray that my faith will grow

[@mwil15]

I heard this sermon years ago when I really needed it and I am so thankful to have found it again! 🙏

[@sdwilliams63]

What a friend I have in Jesus

[@stevenjames8995]

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

[@user-xz2pt3jn2s]

It this world Brocken father We stay in the darkness now day We want to see the light for we can see everything clear so we can walk forward God father we need you Thank you ❤father god Jesus Christ I love ❤you You the king ❤ You the lord ❤ Amen

[@melanietaylor2137]

This is so encouraging to me. For the first time in my life, I am suffering panic attacks from past and current trauma. I'm 72.

[@globalciro3078]

When I lost my son, I understood what it meant to die of a broken heart. There were moments I couldn’t breath and a heaviness gripped my chest. I thought I would die physically.

[@manichairdo6346]

I had the same experience when I was bereaved. Loss is multidimensional. It affects us more than we could have imagined. All of heaven's love and comfort to you and yours.

[@racydog54]

Praying for you. I can't even imagine what it must feel like

[@mindylippel7009]

I lost a good friend from school so i do understand. You are not alone. May God bless you to the utmost and God bless your boy.

[@lovely_time1771]

Global Ciro I’m so sorry. Still feeling that way after my husband took his life. It’s been two 1/2 years.

[@francescomanzo3939]

I am SO SORRY for your Loss. Please feel free to write to me if you want to. be kind to yourself AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN! YOU'RE A WONDERFUL PERSON! R.I.P. Your Son!!!!! :( :( :( :( :(

[@Braffet22]

Thank you for this teaching.

[@mirijeon5253]

When I realized that I have to pray for another year for something I've been praying for several years, it wasn't that I felt disappointed or frustrated with God but that the countenance of my heart has totally changed. After this sermon I've regained the strength to keep on praying with a heart that rejoices in His love and salvation. Thank you again Pastor Begg and Truth For Life~!!!

[@fridahkariuki6582]

This is the same feeling I'm going through right now.Year after year I've been confident in the promises of God even but right now my heart is broken.

[@eamonhanka]

I understand what you are saying but maybe God doesn't want to give you what you are praying for. Remember that God works for what is best for us - it might not be what we want, but it will be what God knows that we need. Blessings.

[@GodsOath_com]

I have engraved you on the palms of my hands = The Cross

[@CoenraadBrand]

Thank you, pastor Alistair. Exactly what I needed this morning as I work through the pain of divorce. I will sing a new song. God's grace is sufficient for me. Hallelujah!

[@catespinoza9249]

Now at the hardest time, hang on and hang out with God. He does not put away the broken hearted. He will give you strength. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" - Psalm 34:18. Divorce...awful, I know. Press in to Him who knows your heart. Feel His love and comfort. Praying for you and yours. God bless.

[@nickvolon6860]

@@catespinoza9249 thanks for saying that. Psalm 34. I need that. I need to cling to him.

[@nnaemekaenemchukwu43]

God is with you.

[@christypatton6572]

Wow! God does everything but mention my name with this sermon!! It seems to happen that way a lot with Alistair opening up the Word and sharing it. Thank you God for Hannah. Thank you God for David, for Elkanah, for Elijah and for Alistair. Most of all, Thank you for Jesus.

[@cindi7955]

This was such a blessing in my life at a time when walking through the valley of sorrow and grief. This message is also needed for today as these are such dark times we are now living through. So thankful for the all the videos and all the wisdom shared by Pastor Begg through all the years as they never lose their power as they based solidly on the Word of God. So thankful for those whose work of recording and publishing them brings them into homes around the world in need of them.

[@jimchumley6568]

I believe alot of true followers of Christ are going through this.

[@starlingswallow]

20:10 My new husband and I are hitting financial issues and we just had a brother in Christ gift us $ to pay some of our rent....and yet last night our circumstances overtook me and I wept bitterly with my spouse...not understanding His ways and what He is doing. We then prayed. This sermon was a huge blessing!!

[@georget1426]

What a comfort to know, his words give us the path to navigate darkness. What our focus should be when the storm comes. Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace.

[@mikedavis1084]

I've heard you on the radio Thank you sir. You are like a friend that waits for my stumbling and then picks me up and dusts me off Praise Jesus

[@deniseburroughs5390]

I'm bipolar and it's very hard to make it through the day. Its really hard for me to go out in public around people. I have alot of anxiety around crowds of people

[@vanmoody]

My son in law is bipolar so I do feel for you Denise. Just do the best you can. In July we are having our second grandchild. It is possible this baby could be bipolar too because it can be passed down to the children. We will love this bipolar child and if he or she has troubles we will always point the child to Christ who loves us. Never forget His sacrificial love for you on the Cross. It could be your bipolar condition is something that will be your cross to bear. Now do the best you can to take medicine you need. There is nothing wrong with taking pills for this condition. Just as I take Lisinopril for high blood pressure, you take medicine to combat this. My sister had a husband who was bipolar. One mistake he made was to think that he didn't need the medicine. Then he also did street drugs which in my view messed his nervous system up so that when he took his medicine it didn't work properly. Ok, you don't need the story of my life. I was touched by your post. May the peace of Christ be with you.

[@fayelewis5476]

It is thought that Charles Spurgeon was bipolar. There is a book called, Spurgeon's Sorrows. A good read. Also the documentary points this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKZg2xsjc2Dl6M at the 1:06 mark

[@bryanmahon7547]

Sweetheart, I so fully understand. I remember the same time in my life. And when I would have to go out, and I would have to carry a wad of paper towels to wipe the sweat off of the back of my head, and the side of my face. I had memorized Psalm 121, verses 7, and 8. and I would repeat those as I had to go out. It doesn't immediately take all the sweating, and anxiety away but as time went on, I got stronger. It will not happen over night, but after time, you will find yourself getting stronger, and their will be good days, and days that you still struggle, but I know in time you will really start to defeat that which wants to try, and defeat you, you as a believer have to much to offer others, and as you go out, ask God to put someone in your path that you can offer a word of encouragement, or offer to just open the door for someone, help an older lady put her groceries in her trunk. Fight, fight with God's word no matter how you feel, and remember feelings are not reality, but the truth of God's word is... Sorry so looking winded, but I do understand... Be patient with the process, and yourself.. Most of all each time you go out, get on your knees before God, and ask for His strength, and each time you come home, thank God that He did it again.. He brought you back home safely... You will get stronger. It's easy to stay home, but much harder to handle that defeat...

[@henryworthington8261]

Try to remember that God is around everywhere and is untapped inside even those people who do not mean us well.

[@candioneil4263]

I have schizophrenia, major depression, bpd and autism. I get it. Tough to live w/ mental issues.

[@Thatonellama63]

I listen to Alastair on the radio every day. Wonderful messages . Thank you Jesus .

[@dianagarciahunter9450]

So good! Trusting God with the lights off and rest---such a great comparison.

[@hanykheir7643]

Thanks for this encouraging message from EGYPT

[@violetcarroll8590]

Thank you for the faithfulness of preaching Gods word,May God continue to strengthen you and may many hearts receive the truth and may they be strengthened in faith and heart to run to God and trust in God alone.Glory to God.

[@theresecrouch2924]

Excellent excellent message, and so pertinent for this time we are going thru...please help me Lord even in the midst of darkness to put my trust completely in You...Amen

[@oar-N-oasis]

Thank you sir Alistair.. Thank you!

[@CP-qy1iq]

This sermon brought me to tears. Going through a dark period. Thank You God for preachers like this. Makes us want to connect back with you with the lights on or off.

[@margrose5]

I feel exactly as David-forsaken.

[@billiecorbett5824]

Great message. My only critical remark would be, people who are in despair are not wanting to be there... There is no perverse sense of self pity... People experiencing overwhelming grief and despair would only feel further condemned in their struggle against it, by such a thought or consideration. The toughest battle field of the soul, is in the experience of deep feelings of despair, helplessness, hopelessness. Such feelings mean an individual is in the midst of all out spiritual warfare... They are doing all they can to seek and to trust God when everything in their life is conspiring to destroy their hearts/minds/spirits.

[@catespinoza9249]

Sometimes we can become addicted to our feelings, especially if we are able to justify those feelings. I've done it. I have seen many others stuck on their feelings too. Alistair is saying that you don't have to live in those "feelings". God changed that for the Psalmist in Psalm 13:5 & 6.

[@billiecorbett5824]

Cat Espinoza Yes, I understand and accept what you are saying. This is true, too. Yet, there are situations where a person has a serious mental health issue going on and this needs to be watched for. While I believe God can and does answer prayer and delivers his people from all evil, a pastor should be mindful of mental health concerns such as clinical depression. Clinical depression is not something a person can convince themselves that what they are experiencing is just feelings. All though in keeping with your line of thought, there are many people in our modern culture are unable to separate themselves from their feelings. Their feelings are them.

[@candioneil4263]

@@billiecorbett5824 Thanks for saying this. I have severe depression and many other mental issues, everyday is a fight to keep going, but Jesus keeps me going.

[@billiecorbett5824]

Candi O'Neil I am glad you have Jesus...who is our risen Saviour...conquering sin and death and hell. Yes, mental health issues can make life extremely challenging. I hope you have good support in your life... family, church, professional counsellor. Jesus can and will heal mental health issues... but, it requires a tremendous amount of energy on the part of the sufferer... Sometimes people come into faith so broken and exhausted with trauma and mental health concerns... that they really can’t muster much...in the way of internal resources..physically, emotionally, and mentally to combat severe depression. Then, for such a person, the spiritual component has to be unraveled and understood...before there can be headway made. When I was young, I had two significant mental breakdowns...(one as a believer...which drove me to despair, because the lens of deep depression ... interpreted my experience as an indication that I must not have genuine faith...or that I was so broken...that God had given up on me...and I gave up on myself...) I came a hairs breath from self homicide ...my self loathing was so profound. Yet, God in His goodness and grace heard my desperate cries for salvation...and it took a long time...but, my mental health has stabilized. Eventually, I went to pastors, therapists, group therapy, read books like crazy...and took medication... This process took a long, long time...which other believers did not understand. But, God did! I give glory to God...for His unfailing love, but, having said that...I do understand how and why people sink into deep despair ... and feel hopeless. God has used these realities to enable me to help, support and advocate for troubled young people who are just starting their life journey...hopefully, so they don’t end up in the condition I did.... Blessings and may God grant your mustard seed of faith...to grow into a mighty tree.

[@candioneil4263]

@@billiecorbett5824 Thanks for sharing. Eventually I will be healed from these nightmares. Even if God decides to wait to heal me after He calls me home. Whatever He wants for me I'll accept it. He takes care of me so I know I'm in good hands.

[@JillyKins]

Trust in him with the light off. God is still God with the lights on or if the lights are off. God is constant and never changes in Him you can trust. Amen!

[@janejude]

Only God's word broken down so simplistic brings immense peace! Amen

[@abideoutdoors]

I wish so often that submitting dislike would force people to comment an explanation. 121 people must not have genuinely listened to this sermon.

[@user-wk3ls7vt9m]

Those dislikes are probably people who are still upset with God even after this message of encouragement (as in, you aren’t alone, people of old were experiencing this same feeling). They may feel they are different or that their situation is an exception.

[@hollyholly1434]

God bless you and your family and thank you from Down under 🙏🏻

[@meekthegreek1623]

Very aprapoe as we are unable to meet with fellow saints, the regular means of grace, communion, prayer, worship. And some are separated from family. There is fear within, fear without with this pandemic and people dying. Like the Psalmist, we cry out, How Long Lord? But was blessed to hear the challenge to continue to TRUST GOD , even in the darkness. May He equip His church! Reminded of the song, He Will Hold Me/Us Fast.

[@marylowery2718]

I have noticed my spirit kind of numb lately. God said go back to the 1st things. Study with Allistar was one of my first things. Oh how my heart was in great need if expository teaching!!!!!! Returning to the 1st things. Glory be to God and our Lord Jesus!!!

[@nancysmith8541]

Thank you Alistair Begg you are are always helping me with understanding Gods Word, I’m going through Chemo it is a dark time for me, this sermon really helps. I feel I don’t spend enough time in prayer, sometimes we just want God to fix our needs now, I’m sorry for not seeing this before, in my darkest hour I pray, that I learn & trust God. You are a wonderful servant of God I listen to you on 105.7 KHCB 11:30am daily, how ever I must learn to pray more. I’m not sure how to pray, sometimes I feel like I’m being fake with God. So I don’t pray, please pray for me to overcome this trail. Thank you so much again Pastor Begg

[@deotan6294]

Let me chew on this slowly.. Thank you Mr. Begg

[@DOGSNFISHIN]

I thank God for this message, and thank you Pastor Begg. God bless you.

[@fredcourtney03]

I have completed so many tests and papers to demonstrate knowledge of the world. So rarely is my knowledge of Christ examined. In my Christian life, I so fear failing the ultimate test and hearing “depart from me you workers or iniquity!” Now that is see errors, I can change so that I can have an eternal home!

[@Croiseeman]

I listen to Alistair on Family radio.

[@jimchumley6568]

Croiseeman ME TOO! Awesome station! Sound teaching.

[@Foxtrot07gamer]

No beating around the bush with the way he explains the possibilities of what’s going on during the darkness

[@sandyshull9506]

God bless you Alistair Begg!

[@gwentomlinson4205]

Life gets hard, but prayer changes everything

[@karolgolden231]

I don’t remember when I prayed last time. I’m now in my late 20s and I don’t know why but I feel like I need to find way back to Jesus... I feeling lost, empty and full of regrets. Thank you Sir very much for this video!

[@friedamarie7013]

cubensis Golden just do it. Turn and look to Jesus, call in Him. He is the Father like as the father in the prodigal son. Everyday he is looking out the door for you to return. All sin can be forgiven and you don’t have to regret another step if you step toward Him.

[@jimchumley6568]

cubensis Golden Praise God, the Holy Spirit is drawing you back.

[@henryworthington8261]

Hope you have found your way back to Jesus, for when I did everything started to feel right. It didn’t mean everything started to go right, but I felt right. Not that I was being a goody goody just was again back to security and living properly and not in the gutter, but walking erect with a feeling of honour and truth again. Please try it if you haven’t yet. I started with the Lord’s Prayer. Kind regards, Catherine

[@fredcourtney03]

I needed to hear this tonight. Sometimes you find something just meant for you right now. I know many feel this way. May God bless your ministry as it has me

[@realthing475]

Wow! Are you kidding me. 11 people at early service and what's on the video at the next. Gosh, if I could attend Parkside! Oh the blessings. I stream sometimes but not the same as actually being there. Thank you pastor Begg for the message I needed today. It was so helpful I watched two more times. Good good stuff. You are ALWAYS in my prayers as per your requests. 😁 Thank you for being such a blessing for so long.Father, continue your good work in Pastor Begg til you both agree he is quite well done. For our Savior,Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 😇🙋

[@elisabethjurgens2396]

Weather

[@tammyrobinson6409]

Real Thing I agree... if I could attend Parkside I would too. Sometimes good teaching and good pastors are not appreciated until they’re no longer available

[@davidthomspson9771]

I trust God.With all my heart I trust him.He has always come through and delivered me.

[@philiplewis7252]

Wonderful teaching, thank you for sharing. I praise Almighty GOD, my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen

[@mikeafter5]

Thanks for the reminder.

[@Theeshadeking]

I have stumbled across this video and I’ve read some of the comments. And I honestly want to say this video spoke very high volumes for me. You know I’m going through some times in the dark myself I’m on the verge of losing one of the greatest relationships that I’ve ever had. Just because I didn’t feel like God was on my side because I always wanted to have the light on everywhere I go. My biggest mistake was not trusting God in the dark now that I’m in the dark and my situation is in the dark is hard for me to have that positive mindset. This Video has really put me in a great mood to start my day it’s put me in a great spiritual mindset. I hope anybody who’s ever feeling this way I’ll definitely recommend them this video

[@kilagiltner1572]

This does shine a mirror on me.God have mercy on us all, grant us, bring us to repentance and to maybe just be still know you are God and entrust ourselves to a faithful Father and creator.God bless

[@samuelhumphrey5908]

Fantastic sermon. "I have been teaching you to live with the lights off." Brilliant insight. Amazing timing coming across this today. Thankyou

[@yangjedidiah7285]

Thank you for the Godly inspiration

[@KevinAdamslawyer]

Wonderful sermon.

[@terraloft]

Fastened, grounded, fully in Jesus christ.most encouraging Truth

[@karenbressler6187]

This sermon is needed in the pandemic of the Coronavirus Thank you whoever put it on the list today on selections of sermons. pastor Begg name came across my mind and here it is....I never heard him online before

[@andreaatsevenov7803]

10:53 - Made me cry... The Lord Loves me more than I love my beautiful little girl... That is SO MUCH MORE than I have been aware of in recent times... Thank You, Lord... Thank You

[@lyndadavey2560]

Thank you to Pastor Alistair Begg for a message delivered with such beauty. I am grateful to my Lord Jesus for the hope these messages give give me.